M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Stainless Steel | by SICK
The M12 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for robust performance in hygienic and washdown zones, featuring a sensing range of 4 mm and a durable stainless steel housing. With an IP68 and IP69K rating, it ensures high protection against dust and water, making it ideal for industrial automation and precise object detection in challenging environments.
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- Housing: Metric, M12 x 1 thread size
- Diameter: 12 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 4 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 3.24 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 75 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: NPN, Normally Open (NO)
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm / 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 32 Nm
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 63.8mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Metric housing with M12 x 1 thread size
- Flush installation type
- Sensing range of 4 mm with safe sensing range of 3.24 mm
- NPN normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- Male connector M12, 4-pin connection type
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Suitable for hygienic and washdown zones
- Mounting nut included, made of V4A stainless steel
- High shock and vibration resistance
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Professional installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring precise object detection
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments minimizing contamination risks
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
The SICK IMI12-04BNSNC0S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
